Moon Phase on July 28, 2017
On Friday, July 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated and 5.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, July 28, 2017
- Moon age
- 5.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for July 28, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.3%
- Moon age
- 5.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 389,293 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About July 28, 2017
What was the moon phase on July 28, 2017?
On Friday, July 28, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 28, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 9, 2017 and Monday, August 7, 2017.
Was there a new moon on July 28, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, July 23, 2017 and Monday, August 21, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 28, 2017?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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